Contract Specialist

At Parker Hannifin's Bioscience & Water Filtration Division, we provide reliable clean water solutions using advanced reverse osmosis technology. Our Watermakers filter, purify, discharge, recapture, and reuse industrial and process water to meet the highest standards.

Our Expertise

With over 40 years of experience, we serve diverse sectors including:

• Commercial Marine
• Off-Shore Oil & Gas
• Leisure Marine
• Clean Technology
• Disaster Recovery

Our renowned brands, such as Offshore Marine Labs, Village Marine, Sea Recovery, and Horizon Reverse Osmosis, showcase our industry-leading capabilities.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Technology: Work with cutting-edge water purification solutions.
• Diverse Projects: Engage in various industries from defense to disaster recovery.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Meaningful Impact: Help ensure access to clean water globally.

Be Part of Our Mission

Join us in making the world safer for future generations through sustainable water purification solutions.

Competitive Compensation

• Salary range for this role: $90,000 - $120,000
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program (ACIP)

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Key contributor to new contracting opportunities and supports bid/no-bid decision making. Conducts Request for Proposal review and development, conducts contract risk review, negotiates contract terms and conditions, receives and responds to customer correspondence on complex issues including claims. Provides or supports planning activities for assigned programs, conducts contract risk management reviews
and recommendations to efficiently and cost effectively mitigate potential problems, manages the change control process with the Program Manager, and provides leadership to projects and programs.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction

• This role has no direct reports.
• Individual contributor role reporting to Division Strategic Pricing Manager. Has frequent interaction with program and functional managers, internal teams, and customers or suppliers.

Essential Functions

• Administers highly competitive, major contract requirements by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements including those issued against Basic Contract Agreements and/or Long-Term Agreements. Analyses include performance to delivery schedules, pricing, terms and conditions and other contract provisions. Maintains contract files and maintains records of contract change activity.
• Determines technically and commercially compliant complex proposal packages for major customers in response to customer or contract requirements. Evaluates performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs of material, equipment, and labor hours.
• Initiates the bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions. Develops complex responses to requests for proposal (RFP) by reviewing bid process procedures, reviewing material, test and other requirements, and preparing appropriate responses. Prepares and submits complex proposals.
• Negotiates complex contract requirements in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies. Negotiates price, terms and conditions, deliveries, and other business issues within a broad scope of responsibility. Negotiates contract change proposals; statuses progress
  of contract performance obligations and reports to customer as needed. Makes proactive recommendations for contract changes for programs or projects of high scope and complexity. Focuses attention and activity on contract risk. Ensures contract provisions are clear and conform to
  company policy.
• Investigates and resolves claims or complaints by collecting and analyzing information. Coordinates with relevant functions on technical and/or quality issues, data requirements, and other business issues as applicable.
• Monitors contract performance by determining compliance to contract requirements and determining the need for amendments or extensions to the contract. Determines when customer directed changes are out-of-scope.
• Acts as the point of contact with the customer on assigned contracts and participates in customer presentations.
• Applies and may lead initiatives to improve the efficiency of internal systems and processes within the division and/or with corporate and customer involvement.
• Maintains current professional and technical knowledge and may participate in professional associations (e.g.National Contract Management Association (NCMA); the International Association of Commercial Contract Management).
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; establishes processes for adherence to requirements and
  implements appropriate actions.
• Acts as consultant to management on major contractual matters by performing analysis, interpretation of data, and incorporation of
  decision making.
• Trains and mentors less experienced employees. May provide leadership to others in department or to ad-hoc teams. May serve as a
  functional expert.

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline. Contracts management certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years of related experience of increasing responsibility.
• Understands and has demonstrated proficiency as a subject matter expert in the Contract Management pre-bid, bid, and post-award main phases and multiple stages. Ability to negotiate effectively on comprehensive proposal with major business impact.
• Advanced knowledge of contract administration principles, industry practices, regulations, and policies. Knowledge of complex legal and regulatory requirements related to contract administration and government procurement, if applicable.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of corporate and division policies and administrative procedures
• Proficient in the use of standard business applications software and specialized in-house and customer systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex policies and contracts and recommend changes to procedures.
• Ability to respond to significant inquiries of complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to varied audiences including customers and top management.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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